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Here's what else is happening this weekend (also available in handy map form):
- trains aren't running in Brooklyn.
- trains aren't running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St.
- trains aren't running between Euclid Av and Lefferts Blvd/Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
- trains are running on the between W 4 St-Washington Sq and Jay St-MetroTech.
- trains aren't running between Norwood-205 St and 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
- trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
- trains aren't running between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy.
- trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
For more details, keep on scrolling. We’ve also got travel alternatives for stations that will be closed or skipped.
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Major subway service changes
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Bowling Green and Crown Heights-Utica Av/New Lots Av in either direction from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural maintenance.
- For service to/from stations between Borough Hall and Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College, take trains.
- For service to/from stations between Franklin Av-Medgar Evers College and New Lots Av, take the , which is running to New Lots Av all weekend.
- trains are running between Woodlawn and Bowling Green.
trains, the Bronx
Until 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St in either direction because of track replacement.
- For service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, take free Bx90 shuttle buses, which are making all stops.
- Or, use crosstown buses to connect with trains at stations along White Plains Rd.
- trains are running between E 180 St and Bowling Green.
trains, Brooklyn and Queens
trains aren't running between Euclid Av and Lefferts Blvd or Howard Beach-JFK Airport in either direction from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday. This is because of track replacement.
- For service between Euclid Av and Lefferts Blvd/Howard Beach-JFK Airport, take free shuttle buses, which are running along two routes:
- Local, making all stops between Euclid Av and Lefferts Blvd/Howard Beach-JFK Airport.
- Express between Euclid Av and Howard Beach-JFK Airport, running nonstop in the Howard Beach-bound direction and stopping only at Aqueduct-N Conduit Av in the Euclid Av-bound direction.
- When exiting the subway at Euclid Av or Howard Beach-JFK Airport, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- For service to JFK Airport, take trains to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport.
- trains are running in two sections:
- Between Inwood-207 St and Euclid Av.
- Between Howard Beach-JFK Airport and Far Rockaway-Mott Av.
trains, Manhattan and Brooklyn
trains are running on the in both directions between W 4 St-Washington Sq and Jay St-MetroTech from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from Spring St, Canal St, and Chambers St (World Trade Center), take the .
- For service to/from Fulton St, take the , or use nearby World Trade Center .
- For service to/from High St, use nearby York St .
trains, the Bronx
From 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, trains aren't running between Norwood-205 St and 161 St-Yankee Stadium in either direction because of structural maintenance.
- The free D90 shuttle bus connects Norwood-205 St to Mosholu Pkwy .
- For service between Bedford Park Blvd and 161 St-Yankee Stadium, use nearby stations.
- Transfer between the and at 161 St-Yankee Stadium.
- trains are running between 161 St-Yankee Stadium and Coney Island-Stillwell Av.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av in either direction from 12:15 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday because of signal modernization.
- For service between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take free shuttle buses, which are making all stops.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between Jamaica-179 St and Kings Hwy.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy in either direction from 3:30 a.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday because of track replacement.
- For service between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, free shuttle buses are running on two routes:
- L91 between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, making all stops.
- Nonstop between Broadway Junction and Canarsie-Rockaway Pwky.
- When exiting the subway at Broadway Junction, Livonia Av, or Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy, get a GO Ticket from a station agent to re-enter.
- trains are running between 8 Av and Broadway Junction, approximately every 8 minutes during the day and evening and every 12 minutes overnight.
trains, Brooklyn
trains aren't running between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av from 11:30 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- For service between Kings Hwy and Coney Island-Stillwell Av, take free shuttle buses, which are making all stops.
- For direct service between Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn and Coney Island, take trains.
- trains are running between 96 St and Kings Hwy.
Other subway service changes
trains, Manhattan
Downtown trains aren't stopping between 145 St and 96 St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
Downtown and local trains aren't stopping between 14 St and Chambers St from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of structural improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown local train.
- During the day and evening, trains are running every 8 minutes and trains are running every 12 minutes while trains share tracks in Manhattan.
trains, the Bronx and Manhattan
trains aren't running in either direction Sunday morning until 10 a.m, and Manhattan-bound trains aren't stopping at Jackson Av from 4:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday. This is because of monthly track maintenance.
- For service between Eastchester-Dyre Av and E 180 St, take free Bx90 shuttle buses.
- For service between E 180 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse, take the .
- For service between 149 St-Grand Concourse and Bowling Green, take the .
- For service to/from Jackson Av, take a Wakefield-bound train.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown and local trains aren't stopping between 125 St and 59 St-Columbus Circle from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown local train.
trains, Brooklyn
From 11:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, Bay Ridge-bound and Coney Island-bound local trains are making express stops between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 59 St and Coney Island-bound local trains aren't stopping between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and 36 St. This is because of track maintenance.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take a Manhattan-bound local train.
trains, Manhattan
Downtown trains aren't stopping between 34 St-Herald Sq and West 4 St-Washington Sq from 9:45 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- For service to/from bypassed stations, take an uptown train.
Long Island Rail Road service changes
Babylon and West Hempstead branches
Trains aren't stopping at St. Albans in either direction from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Monday because of accessibility improvement work.
- Buses are running between Jamaica and St. Albans.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
Hempstead Branch
Trains aren't running between Floral Park and Hempstead from 9 p.m. Friday to 2:15 a.m. Monday because of bridge repair work.
- Buses are running between Bellerose and Hempstead, stopping at Stewart Manor, Nassau Boulevard, and Garden City.
- Buses aren't stopping at Country Life Press. For service to/from this station, use nearby Garden City.
- Bellerose is not an accessible station. If you need an elevator, stay on the train to Floral Park, where van service to Hempstead is available.
- Check our TrainTime app or Schedules for more information.
Metro-North Railroad service changes
Port Jervis Line
Trains aren't running between Suffern and Port Jervis all day Saturday and Sunday because of track work and bridge maintenance.
- Buses connect Ramsey-Route 17 station with all stops between Sloatsburg and Port Jervis.
- For service to Hoboken and New York from Otisville and Salisbury Mills, consider using nearby Middletown or Harriman stations instead.
- Only local bus service, which does not connect with trains at Ramsey-Route 17, is available at Otisville and Salisbury Mills.
- Trains are running between Hoboken and Suffern on a modified schedule with no express trains.
- Download the bus schedule to plan your trip.
Get updates
These service changes are subject to change, so check the MTA homepage before heading out; it's where you'll find up-to-the-minute information on subway, bus, and rail service. Our apps—MTA and TrainTime—also provide real-time service information.
You can also contact us in real time for help planning your trip. We’re reachable via phone, on Twitter, WhatsApp, and more.